NASA Science News for July 26, 2013
New research by NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office shows that one annual meteor shower produces more fireballs than any other--the Perseids. This year's Perseid peak is just around the corner on August 12-13.
FULL STORY: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/26jul_perseids/ (http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/26jul_perseids/)
VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO83KP54YXs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO83KP54YXs)
Apparently the first of the Perseids have started. This link shows where to look in both Hemispheres. http://meteorshowersonline.com/perseids.html (http://meteorshowersonline.com/perseids.html)
Can't wait to see them this year. Last year my and my daughter were left disappointed after clouds ruined night viewing.
I'm hoping for good weather this year. :worship
Hope you & the little one get a glimpse this year d_worms.
Oh & +1 Karma for that sweet B@A graphic in your signature. Did you make that bad boy yourself? :thumbsup: Very nice.
Quote from: JugNut on August 04, 2013, 07:24:13 AM
Oh & +1 Karma for that sweet B@A graphic in your signature. Did you make that bad boy yourself? :thumbsup: Very nice.
Thanks Jug
Yes I was playing yesterday with a gimp.
Some graphic I have made, please use them if you like. I'm more than happy to customise colour, size, font add remove stuff just PM me.
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yellow425/60-->https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22209086/BoincAustraliaY425_60.png (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22209086/BoincAustraliaY425_60.png)
Thanks very much d_worms, i'll try them it out later.
Don't forget to look and see what else ia flying by your location. The ISS is going over Australia this week. http://www.spaceweather.com/flybys/state.php?country=AS (http://www.spaceweather.com/flybys/state.php?country=AS)
Space Weather News for August 11, 2013
PERSEID METEOR SHOWER: The Perseid meteor shower is intensifying as Earth moves deeper into the debris stream of parent comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. International observers are reporting as many as 30 Perseids per hour from dark sky sites, a rate which could triple on August 12-13 when the shower peaks. Check http://spaceweather.com (http://spaceweather.com) for updates and observing tips.